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How to Start Writing a Book
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Nikesh tells us how he gets ideas for books.
  1. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  5. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  6. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  7. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  8. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  9. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  10. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  11. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  12. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  13. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  14. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  15. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  16. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  17. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  18. School days
    03:57
    School days
  19. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  20. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  21. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
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